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Ca. 700-900 AD Medieval Viking Period bronze ring with circular hoop and elliptical-shaped bezel; decorated with incised decoration forming a stylized Snake eye. Snake eyes are a powerful mythological symbol, associated with Jormungand.

This item includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Material: Bronze

Condition: Very Fine / see photos

Date: Ca. 700-900 AD

Measurements: D: 17.3mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; 4.8g

Provenance: The Supplier warrants that is has obtained this lot in a legal manner.
Obtained from an old British collection, purchased from London BCF

Ca. 700-900 AD

Medieval Viking Era  Bronze Ring with Dragon Eye Motif

Archaeology

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